Description
Delicious no-bake energy balls made with wholesome ingredients like chia seeds, flaxseeds, and oats, perfect for a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped (about 150 g)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (≈ 48 g)
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds (whole or ground, ≈ 28 g)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter (≈ 64 g)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional; start with 1 tbsp)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped dates, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and a pinch of salt.
- Add peanut butter (or almond butter) and honey (or maple syrup) if using, and mix until well combined.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little water or more nut butter to achieve a sticky consistency.
- Once mixed, use your hands to form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or take them along for a healthy snack on the go.
Notes
These energy balls are adaptable; you can substitute nut butters, adjust sweetness, and add extra ingredients like chocolate chips or coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Protein: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg